Heath vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hea, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

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Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Heath Rank #852
Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #852 for Heath.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heath ___

  • Heath James
  • Heath William
  • Heath Alexander
  • Heath Thomas
  • Heath John
  • Heath Edward

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Heath

Cole Reid Finn Wyatt Sage

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Madden mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Heath and Madden boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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